Photonics (COMS4113)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2021
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Info Tech & Elec Engineering
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
2 Tutorial hours
1 Practical or Laboratory hour
Incompatible
COMS4103
Prerequisite
For COMS4113: prereqs ELEC3100
Assessment methods
Examinations, laboratory reports & class tests
Course enquiries
Dr Joel Carpenter (j.carpenter@uq.edu.au)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Introduction to modern photonics for applications in optical communications, data storage, optical computing & optical sensing. After completing the course, students will have the understanding of operation & limitations of enabling photonic technologies & gain the ability to analyse & simulate photonic devices & systems using analytical & numerical methods.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) | St Lucia | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) | External | External | Course Profile |
